They currently have three releases: the debut album "Of Bitterness And Hope" features spoken word interludes by Greg Bennick (ex-Trial singer) and sung choruses; the slightly conceptual EP "Kingdom of the Dead" features female vocals. Their second full-length "Where Nightmares And Dreams Unite" was released on their European tour in May 2006.
History 2006
On a wasted night in early 2000, the idea of a band that gives wings to their musical dreams made three young men (guitarist Krisztian, bassist Laci and drummer Tamas) form the group under the name Joy’s Pride. With the addition of Adam Fellegi, a drummer maniac and member of the semi-legendary Hungarian hardcore band Newborn, the lineup was nearly complete. However, Tamas and Adam being musical masterminds (both play drums and guitars) the band was unsure if they should look for drummers or singers as Adam grabbed the microphone originally and Tamas hit the chords. Trying out an ocean of friends on different instruments followed, and 2 mostly inactive years passed when Newborn called it a day and decided not to play anymore. Zoli, the singer of Newborn was a logical idea to fill the vacant position of the singer and with the swansong of their original bands (Tamas played drums for an influential melodic punk band, who were about to call it quits as well), the side-project was set to finally make it out of the rehearsal room.
Still called Joy’s Pride, the band performed its first show on the 18th November, 2002, supporting Bane and the video tape of the show made Chris Z sign the band to his Munich based hardcore label, Let It Burn Records. Things suddenly started to speed up and 5 months after their first show the band, under the new moniker „Bridge To Solace“ already sat around in Parkplatz studios, recording the debut full-length „Of Bitterness And Hope“, 9 songs of metal spiced hardcore punk with the addition of former Trial singer and current activist-filmmaker Greg Bennick’s spoken word tracks. The record had a surprisingly good feedback and in september 2003, only after 5 local performances the band was about to start it’s first European tour, together with Paint The Town Red from Germany and Razor Crusade from Holland. Later that year, the band returned to Europe for a week-long tour supporting Walls Of Jericho.
2004 saw the band’s 2nd release coming, which was supposed to be a split CD with California hardcore heroes A.18, but due to the lineup troubles of the Californians, the split never happened, but Bridge To Solace thought they have three good new songs, so with the addition of a rerecorded and a bit rethought old song and adding a female opera singer to spice up the songs of the EP, the band wandered further in metal. 2004 was a metallic year so to say, the band opened for Cradle Of Filth and Testament in Budapest, and performed it’s first ever Sziget Festival (one of Europe’s biggest cultural events) appearance among local buddies and Children of Bodom. 2004 brought a summer tour with Nothing Gold Can Stay, and mostly weekend shows in support of „Kingdom Of The Dead“, the band’s 5-track EP, which saw the light late September.
2005 was definitely THE year for Bridge To Solace. An amazing 4-week tour with Undying in April made the band speed up a lot and brought the first loss to the family, as Krisztian Alberti, guitarplayer and all around good guy decided to quit the band after the month-long tour, focusing on his commitments as a husband and a dad. The band had to decide quick and took Balint Szollar, an extremely talented, but long-time unemployed guitarplayer. With Balint in their ranks, the band was all set to destroy. Some local festival appearances followed, another Sziget festival with probably the biggest wall of death in the history of Hungarian hardcore, a sold out Budapest show with friends The Idoru, maniac and alcohol-filled weekends all around Europe, and a new record deal with the ever-growing Dutch hardcore label GSR Music. The band had a cancelled 12 day tour, but as half of it could be saved, they decided to rock around Europe for a week in December.
2006 brought the 2nd Bridge To Solace full-length, the debut for GSR Music. The band spent some stressed out, but fun 6 weeks in studio, recording the new masterpiece, 9 tracks of metal spiced modern hardcore.
Just in time for the release of „Where Nightmares And Dreams Unite“ the band hit the road for a 20 show trip, spent most of it together with Swedish hardcore machine Raised Fist. The tour ended in a cathartic record release show in Budapest, where the band sold out the Budapest downtown venue Süss Fel Nap. July 2006 took the band on the road again, this time only 9 very hot shows, on the 9 hottest days of this summer. The stage has been shared with Finnish legends and brothers Endstand.
The band is currently playing Hungarian club shows, something they never really did throughout their early years. Teamed up with Watch My Dying and Septic, this is a package tour Hungarians should keep their eyes on!
The Dead and the Unknown
Bridge To Solace Lyrics
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among the faceless masses,
The dead and the unknown
close and far apart
torn in between
what's said and what's done
Endless nights and endless fights,
to make these beats come to life
to make ourserlves feel alive
Where have you gone,
out of reach for my streched arms
out of reach in the land of
the dead and the unknown
Endless fights break heart's
will these words, breathe life
into the agony of what
once ment the world to us
Where have we gone - The dead and the unknown
Where have we gone - Aren't we supposed to want more
Where do I turn,
In the loss of idealistic visions
In the loss of hope
among the dead and the unknown,
Broken dreams, yet dear to me
now gather around to watch me bleed,
from thousands of wounds
as the nails shred the skin the flesh the bone
Are we born to lose
the endless wars
among the dead, among the unknown
struggling to survive
alienated but alive
in the land of the guilt
in the home of our sins
we always wish for more
where do the wages of sin lay
in death or in the freedom of our will?
The lyrics of Bridge To Solace's song "The Dead and the Unknown" explore themes of identity, struggle, and the desire for something more meaningful in life. The song begins by pondering on the whereabouts of humanity, lost among the vast crowds of faceless individuals. The dead and the unknown are juxtaposed, representing the disconnected and isolated nature of existence. The lines "close and far apart, torn in between what's said and what's done" suggest a conflict between communication and action, hinting at the tension between intentions and reality.
The lyrics highlight the relentless battles and sleepless nights endured to keep our hearts' desires alive. The pursuit of staying alive and feeling alive becomes a continuous fight, illustrating the determination and resilience needed to maintain a sense of purpose. The repetition of the line "to make ourselves feel alive" emphasizes the need for personal validation and meaning in our lives.
The second paragraph shifts the focus to someone who has become unreachable, creating a sense of longing and separation. This person is described as being in the realm of the dead and the unknown, further emphasizing the feeling of disconnection and loss. The yearning for their presence highlights the longing for human connection and the pain experienced when it is absent.
The lyrics then explore a loss of idealism and hope, suggesting a disillusionment with the world. The broken dreams that were once cherished are now a source of pain. The imagery of bleeding from thousands of wounds portrays the agony and suffering caused by the destruction of what was once meaningful. The question of whether we are destined to lose in the endless wars among the dead and the unknown raises a philosophical inquiry into the purpose of our existence. The struggle to survive while feeling alienated is depicted, yet the desire for something more remains.
The lyrics conclude with thoughts on the consequences of sin and the search for freedom. The guilt associated with our actions is contemplated, and the question arises on where the wages of sin are found – in death or in the freedom of our will. This final line prompts introspection into the nature of morality, redemption, and the choices we make in pursuing a life of purpose and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Where have we gone
In which direction have we lost ourselves
among the faceless masses
within the crowd of people without identity
The dead and the unknown
those who have passed away and those whose existence remains unfamiliar
close and far apart
physically near yet emotionally distant
torn in between
caught in a dilemma
what's said and what's done
the disparity between words and actions
Endless nights and endless fights
continuous periods of darkness and struggles
to make our heart's wishes last
to ensure our deepest desires endure
to make these beats come to life
to bring these rhythms to existence
to make ourselves feel alive
to experience a sense of vitality
Where have you gone
Where did you disappear to
out of reach for my stretched arms
unattainable by my extended efforts
out of reach in the land of the dead and the unknown
inaccessible in the realm of those who have passed away and those unfamiliar
Endless fights break heart's will
continuous conflicts shatter one's determination
these words, breathe life
these spoken expressions revive existence
into the agony of what once meant the world to us
amidst the anguish of what once held immense importance to us
Where have we gone - The dead and the unknown
Where have we lost ourselves - Among those who have passed away and those unfamiliar
Where have we gone - Aren't we supposed to want more
Where have we gone astray - Shouldn't our desires exceed this
Where do I turn
Which direction should I seek
In the loss of idealistic visions
Amidst the absence of idealized aspirations
In the loss of hope
Amidst the absence of optimism
among the dead and the unknown
surrounded by the deceased and the unfamiliar
Broken dreams, yet dear to me
Shattered aspirations, yet deeply cherished
now gather around to watch me bleed
now converge to observe my emotional pain
from thousands of wounds
emanating from numerous hurts
as the nails shred the skin the flesh the bone
as the sharp objects tear through the surface, muscle, and skeletal structure
Are we born to lose
Is our existence destined for defeat
the endless wars
the never-ending battles
among the dead, among the unknown
amidst the deceased, amidst the unfamiliar
struggling to survive
fighting to stay alive
alienated but alive
feeling isolated yet existing
in the land of guilt
within a place consumed by feelings of wrongdoing
in the home of our sins
within our personal realm of transgressions
we always wish for more
we perpetually desire additional
where do the wages of sin lay
Where do the consequences of wrongdoing reside
in death or in the freedom of our will?
within demise or within the liberty of our choices
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bridge to Solace
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@NikolasConstantinides
most underrated band in the universe... no matter how many times u listen to them they never loose their awesome!!!
@Sp1RiT100
just like tiberian sun :D
@karolkaminski7782
Saw these guys a couple of times live and really missin' their energy. Great stuff!
@xecowarx
awesome band! i had the good luck to share stage and saw them play live! FUCKING AWESOME
@kiklogik
amazing song, amazing voice
@ktolico8
muy buena banda!
@Maszatka17
zseniális szám, mint szinte az összes többi zenéjük. Főleg élőben... olyan dara megy, hihetetlen. :D
@hellfazer
süteményes tészta,élőben is nagyot szól :)
@danutter12
what a masterpiece
@thodther
Great band!!! If these guys were american they would be much more famous! Greetings from Greece!